<p>Recreational use of the Class B drug doubled in 2024. A Sunday Times investigation has looked into where it's coming from and why it's so hard to police.</p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today:</em><a href="http://thetimes.co.uk/thestory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em> http://thetimes.com/thestory</em></a></p><br><p><strong>Guest: </strong>Katie Gatens, Commissioning Editor, The Sunday Times News Review.</p><p><strong>Host:</strong> Manveen Rana.</p><p><strong>Producer: </strong>Olivia Case.</p><p><strong>Further reading: </strong><a href="https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/ketamine-drug-gram-journey-bczvt3mtr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">One gram of ketamine and its 4,000-mile journey to the UK.&nbsp;</a></p><p><strong>Further listening: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1501716010/episode/cdcca50341d34a3725da9be3b768c4fb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The truth behind the drama Adolescence</a></p><p><strong>If you or someone you know needs drugs help or advice, visit </strong><a href="http://talktofrank.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">talktofrank.com</a></p><p><strong>Photo: </strong>Getty Images.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Get in touch: </strong>thestory@thetimes.com</p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism&nbsp;subscribe&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Story

The Times

How ketamine’s on the rise and getting into the UK

APR 14, 202522 MIN
The Story

How ketamine’s on the rise and getting into the UK

APR 14, 202522 MIN

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<p>Recreational use of the Class B drug doubled in 2024. A Sunday Times investigation has looked into where it's coming from and why it's so hard to police.</p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today:</em><a href="http://thetimes.co.uk/thestory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em> http://thetimes.com/thestory</em></a></p><br><p><strong>Guest: </strong>Katie Gatens, Commissioning Editor, The Sunday Times News Review.</p><p><strong>Host:</strong> Manveen Rana.</p><p><strong>Producer: </strong>Olivia Case.</p><p><strong>Further reading: </strong><a href="https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/ketamine-drug-gram-journey-bczvt3mtr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">One gram of ketamine and its 4,000-mile journey to the UK.&nbsp;</a></p><p><strong>Further listening: </strong><a href="https://pod.link/1501716010/episode/cdcca50341d34a3725da9be3b768c4fb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The truth behind the drama Adolescence</a></p><p><strong>If you or someone you know needs drugs help or advice, visit </strong><a href="http://talktofrank.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">talktofrank.com</a></p><p><strong>Photo: </strong>Getty Images.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Get in touch: </strong>[email protected]</p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism&nbsp;subscribe&nbsp;</em><a href="https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>